used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading There is no such man, at the present time of day, to carry out strict orders, as the dogman was, and the chance of there being such a one again diminishes by very rapid process.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading Marmaduke, as a horse, was of equal quality, reasoning not about his orders, but about the way to do them.
anew
From this reading There is no such man, at the present time of day, to carry out strict orders, as the dogman was, and the chance of there being such a one again diminishes by very rapid process.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading His orders were to use all speed, to do as he had done at the lawyer's private door, and then, without baiting his horse, to drive back, reserving the nose-bag for some very humpy halting-place.
past form of “allow” — make it possible through a specific action or lack of action for something to happen
From this reading THE SCARFE Jordas, without suspicion of pursuit, had allowed no grass to grow under the feet of Marmaduke on the homeward way.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading His orders were to use all speed, to do as he had done at the lawyer's private door, and then, without baiting his horse, to drive back, reserving the nose-bag for some very humpy halting-place.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading His orders were to use all speed, to do as he had done at the lawyer's private door, and then, without baiting his horse, to drive back, reserving the nose-bag for some very humpy halting-place.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading His orders were to use all speed, to do as he had done at the lawyer's private door, and then, without baiting his horse, to drive back, reserving the nose-bag for some very humpy halting-place.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading His orders were to use all speed, to do as he had done at the lawyer's private door, and then, without baiting his horse, to drive back, reserving the nose-bag for some very humpy halting-place.
baitingnounUS /ˈbeɪtɪŋ/
harassment especially of a tethered animal
From this reading His orders were to use all speed, to do as he had done at the lawyer's private door, and then, without baiting his horse, to drive back, reserving the nose-bag for some very humpy halting-place.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading There is no such man, at the present time of day, to carry out strict orders, as the dogman was, and the chance of there being such a one again diminishes by very rapid process.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading There was no special emergency now, so far as my lady Philippa knew; but the manner of her mind was to leave no space between a resolution and its execution.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Marmaduke, as a horse, was of equal quality, reasoning not about his orders, but about the way to do them.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading There is no such man, at the present time of day, to carry out strict orders, as the dogman was, and the chance of there being such a one again diminishes by very rapid process.
move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading There is no such man, at the present time of day, to carry out strict orders, as the dogman was, and the chance of there being such a one again diminishes by very rapid process.
a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances
From this reading There is no such man, at the present time of day, to carry out strict orders, as the dogman was, and the chance of there being such a one again diminishes by very rapid process.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading There is no such man, at the present time of day, to carry out strict orders, as the dogman was, and the chance of there being such a one again diminishes by very rapid process.
diminishesverbUS /dɪˈmɪnɪʃɪz/
third-person singular of “diminish” — decrease in size, extent, or range
From this reading There is no such man, at the present time of day, to carry out strict orders, as the dogman was, and the chance of there being such a one again diminishes by very rapid process.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading His orders were to use all speed, to do as he had done at the lawyer's private door, and then, without baiting his horse, to drive back, reserving the nose-bag for some very humpy halting-place.
dogman
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From this reading There is no such man, at the present time of day, to carry out strict orders, as the dogman was, and the chance of there being such a one again diminishes by very rapid process.
having finished or arrived at completion
From this reading His orders were to use all speed, to do as he had done at the lawyer's private door, and then, without baiting his horse, to drive back, reserving the nose-bag for some very humpy halting-place.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading His orders were to use all speed, to do as he had done at the lawyer's private door, and then, without baiting his horse, to drive back, reserving the nose-bag for some very humpy halting-place.
operate or control a vehicle
From this reading His orders were to use all speed, to do as he had done at the lawyer's private door, and then, without baiting his horse, to drive back, reserving the nose-bag for some very humpy halting-place.
emergencynounUS /ɪˈmɜːrdʒənsi/
a sudden unforeseen crisis (usually involving danger) that requires immediate action
From this reading There was no special emergency now, so far as my lady Philippa knew; but the manner of her mind was to leave no space between a resolution and its execution.
be identical or equivalent to
From this reading Marmaduke, as a horse, was of equal quality, reasoning not about his orders, but about the way to do them.
executionnounUS /ˌeksəˈkjuːʃən/
putting a condemned person to death
From this reading There was no special emergency now, so far as my lady Philippa knew; but the manner of her mind was to leave no space between a resolution and its execution.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading There was no special emergency now, so far as my lady Philippa knew; but the manner of her mind was to leave no space between a resolution and its execution.
plural of “foot” — the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint
From this reading THE SCARFE Jordas, without suspicion of pursuit, had allowed no grass to grow under the feet of Marmaduke on the homeward way.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading His orders were to use all speed, to do as he had done at the lawyer's private door, and then, without baiting his horse, to drive back, reserving the nose-bag for some very humpy halting-place.
shoot down, of birds
From this reading THE SCARFE Jordas, without suspicion of pursuit, had allowed no grass to grow under the feet of Marmaduke on the homeward way.
pass into a condition gradually, take on a specific property or attribute; become
From this reading THE SCARFE Jordas, without suspicion of pursuit, had allowed no grass to grow under the feet of Marmaduke on the homeward way.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading THE SCARFE Jordas, without suspicion of pursuit, had allowed no grass to grow under the feet of Marmaduke on the homeward way.
halting-place
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From this reading His orders were to use all speed, to do as he had done at the lawyer's private door, and then, without baiting his horse, to drive back, reserving the nose-bag for some very humpy halting-place.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading His orders were to use all speed, to do as he had done at the lawyer's private door, and then, without baiting his horse, to drive back, reserving the nose-bag for some very humpy halting-place.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading There was no special emergency now, so far as my lady Philippa knew; but the manner of her mind was to leave no space between a resolution and its execution.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading His orders were to use all speed, to do as he had done at the lawyer's private door, and then, without baiting his horse, to drive back, reserving the nose-bag for some very humpy halting-place.
homewardadverbUS /ˈhoʊmwərd/
toward home
From this reading THE SCARFE Jordas, without suspicion of pursuit, had allowed no grass to grow under the feet of Marmaduke on the homeward way.
solid-hoofed herbivorous quadruped domesticated since prehistoric times
From this reading His orders were to use all speed, to do as he had done at the lawyer's private door, and then, without baiting his horse, to drive back, reserving the nose-bag for some very humpy halting-place.
humpy
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From this reading His orders were to use all speed, to do as he had done at the lawyer's private door, and then, without baiting his horse, to drive back, reserving the nose-bag for some very humpy halting-place.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading There is no such man, at the present time of day, to carry out strict orders, as the dogman was, and the chance of there being such a one again diminishes by very rapid process.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading There was no special emergency now, so far as my lady Philippa knew; but the manner of her mind was to leave no space between a resolution and its execution.
Jordas
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From this reading THE SCARFE Jordas, without suspicion of pursuit, had allowed no grass to grow under the feet of Marmaduke on the homeward way.
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading There was no special emergency now, so far as my lady Philippa knew; but the manner of her mind was to leave no space between a resolution and its execution.
a polite name for any woman
From this reading There was no special emergency now, so far as my lady Philippa knew; but the manner of her mind was to leave no space between a resolution and its execution.
lawyer'snounUS /ˈlɔːjərz/
possessive form of “lawyer” — a professional person authorized to practice law; conducts lawsuits or gives legal advice
From this reading His orders were to use all speed, to do as he had done at the lawyer's private door, and then, without baiting his horse, to drive back, reserving the nose-bag for some very humpy halting-place.
go away from a place
From this reading There was no special emergency now, so far as my lady Philippa knew; but the manner of her mind was to leave no space between a resolution and its execution.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading There is no such man, at the present time of day, to carry out strict orders, as the dogman was, and the chance of there being such a one again diminishes by very rapid process.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading There was no special emergency now, so far as my lady Philippa knew; but the manner of her mind was to leave no space between a resolution and its execution.
Marmaduke
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From this reading THE SCARFE Jordas, without suspicion of pursuit, had allowed no grass to grow under the feet of Marmaduke on the homeward way.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading There was no special emergency now, so far as my lady Philippa knew; but the manner of her mind was to leave no space between a resolution and its execution.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading There was no special emergency now, so far as my lady Philippa knew; but the manner of her mind was to leave no space between a resolution and its execution.
not any; not one
From this reading THE SCARFE Jordas, without suspicion of pursuit, had allowed no grass to grow under the feet of Marmaduke on the homeward way.
nose-bag
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From this reading His orders were to use all speed, to do as he had done at the lawyer's private door, and then, without baiting his horse, to drive back, reserving the nose-bag for some very humpy halting-place.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Marmaduke, as a horse, was of equal quality, reasoning not about his orders, but about the way to do them.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading There was no special emergency now, so far as my lady Philippa knew; but the manner of her mind was to leave no space between a resolution and its execution.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE SCARFE Jordas, without suspicion of pursuit, had allowed no grass to grow under the feet of Marmaduke on the homeward way.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading THE SCARFE Jordas, without suspicion of pursuit, had allowed no grass to grow under the feet of Marmaduke on the homeward way.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading There is no such man, at the present time of day, to carry out strict orders, as the dogman was, and the chance of there being such a one again diminishes by very rapid process.
plural of “order” — (often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading His orders were to use all speed, to do as he had done at the lawyer's private door, and then, without baiting his horse, to drive back, reserving the nose-bag for some very humpy halting-place.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading There is no such man, at the present time of day, to carry out strict orders, as the dogman was, and the chance of there being such a one again diminishes by very rapid process.
Philippa
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From this reading There was no special emergency now, so far as my lady Philippa knew; but the manner of her mind was to leave no space between a resolution and its execution.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading There is no such man, at the present time of day, to carry out strict orders, as the dogman was, and the chance of there being such a one again diminishes by very rapid process.
confined to particular persons or groups or providing privacy
From this reading His orders were to use all speed, to do as he had done at the lawyer's private door, and then, without baiting his horse, to drive back, reserving the nose-bag for some very humpy halting-place.
subject to a process or treatment, with the aim of readying for some purpose, improving, or remedying a condition
From this reading There is no such man, at the present time of day, to carry out strict orders, as the dogman was, and the chance of there being such a one again diminishes by very rapid process.
the act of pursuing in an effort to overtake or capture
From this reading THE SCARFE Jordas, without suspicion of pursuit, had allowed no grass to grow under the feet of Marmaduke on the homeward way.
an essential and distinguishing attribute of something or someone
From this reading Marmaduke, as a horse, was of equal quality, reasoning not about his orders, but about the way to do them.
rapidadjectiveUS /ˈræpəd/
done or occurring in a brief period of time
From this reading There is no such man, at the present time of day, to carry out strict orders, as the dogman was, and the chance of there being such a one again diminishes by very rapid process.
reasoningnounUS /ˈriːzənɪŋ/
thinking that is coherent and logical
From this reading Marmaduke, as a horse, was of equal quality, reasoning not about his orders, but about the way to do them.
reservingverbUS /rɪˈzɜːrvɪŋ/
-ing form of “reserve” — hold back or set aside, especially for future use or contingency
From this reading His orders were to use all speed, to do as he had done at the lawyer's private door, and then, without baiting his horse, to drive back, reserving the nose-bag for some very humpy halting-place.
a formal expression by a meeting; agreed to by a vote
From this reading There was no special emergency now, so far as my lady Philippa knew; but the manner of her mind was to leave no space between a resolution and its execution.
SCARFE
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From this reading THE SCARFE Jordas, without suspicion of pursuit, had allowed no grass to grow under the feet of Marmaduke on the homeward way.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading There was no special emergency now, so far as my lady Philippa knew; but the manner of her mind was to leave no space between a resolution and its execution.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading His orders were to use all speed, to do as he had done at the lawyer's private door, and then, without baiting his horse, to drive back, reserving the nose-bag for some very humpy halting-place.
the unlimited expanse in which everything is located
From this reading There was no special emergency now, so far as my lady Philippa knew; but the manner of her mind was to leave no space between a resolution and its execution.
unique or specific to a person or thing or category
From this reading There was no special emergency now, so far as my lady Philippa knew; but the manner of her mind was to leave no space between a resolution and its execution.
move hurridly
From this reading His orders were to use all speed, to do as he had done at the lawyer's private door, and then, without baiting his horse, to drive back, reserving the nose-bag for some very humpy halting-place.
strictadjectiveUS /strɪkt/
rigidly accurate; allowing no deviation from a standard
From this reading There is no such man, at the present time of day, to carry out strict orders, as the dogman was, and the chance of there being such a one again diminishes by very rapid process.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading There is no such man, at the present time of day, to carry out strict orders, as the dogman was, and the chance of there being such a one again diminishes by very rapid process.
an impression that something might be the case
From this reading THE SCARFE Jordas, without suspicion of pursuit, had allowed no grass to grow under the feet of Marmaduke on the homeward way.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE SCARFE Jordas, without suspicion of pursuit, had allowed no grass to grow under the feet of Marmaduke on the homeward way.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Marmaduke, as a horse, was of equal quality, reasoning not about his orders, but about the way to do them.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading His orders were to use all speed, to do as he had done at the lawyer's private door, and then, without baiting his horse, to drive back, reserving the nose-bag for some very humpy halting-place.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There is no such man, at the present time of day, to carry out strict orders, as the dogman was, and the chance of there being such a one again diminishes by very rapid process.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading There is no such man, at the present time of day, to carry out strict orders, as the dogman was, and the chance of there being such a one again diminishes by very rapid process.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THE SCARFE Jordas, without suspicion of pursuit, had allowed no grass to grow under the feet of Marmaduke on the homeward way.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading THE SCARFE Jordas, without suspicion of pursuit, had allowed no grass to grow under the feet of Marmaduke on the homeward way.
the act of using
From this reading His orders were to use all speed, to do as he had done at the lawyer's private door, and then, without baiting his horse, to drive back, reserving the nose-bag for some very humpy halting-place.
precisely as stated
From this reading His orders were to use all speed, to do as he had done at the lawyer's private door, and then, without baiting his horse, to drive back, reserving the nose-bag for some very humpy halting-place.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading There is no such man, at the present time of day, to carry out strict orders, as the dogman was, and the chance of there being such a one again diminishes by very rapid process.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading THE SCARFE Jordas, without suspicion of pursuit, had allowed no grass to grow under the feet of Marmaduke on the homeward way.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading His orders were to use all speed, to do as he had done at the lawyer's private door, and then, without baiting his horse, to drive back, reserving the nose-bag for some very humpy halting-place.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading THE SCARFE Jordas, without suspicion of pursuit, had allowed no grass to grow under the feet of Marmaduke on the homeward way.
